Stretch Flow
Bodywork
Therapy
The body has the innate ability to heal itself. Pain is information and a response from the brain, not the tissue. The goal is to listen to what or where the body needs some attention in order to restore balance. Brittani uses a combination of modalities based on what is most comfortable and what aligns with the client the best in order to restore balance.
Trainings
Fascial Stretch Therapy™
IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) Technique
Jin Shin Jyutsu®
Visceral Manipulation
Lymphatic/Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Myofascial Massage/Trigger Point
What To Expect
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Intake form conversation,
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Manual and/or visual assessments,
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Treatment,
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Re-assessments/re-education with functional movement patterns, and
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Kinesiology tape/self-care stretches and/or breathing exercises.
Be sure to bring or wear comfortable athletic clothes as the session will not be a traditional, "relaxation" massage. Each session will be individualized for each client and based on where in their own progression they are. Brittani believes in bringing awareness and education through her treatment sessions.
When you are ready to work with Brittani to improve your activities of daily life, free up movement in your body, and feel better, send her a message to start a conversation!
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What is fascia?Fascia is a term describing a broad band of connective tissue. The fasciae in the body envelops and protects everything: muscles, bones, joints, blood vessels, nerves, and internal organs. It is a three-dimensional net that is continuous throughout the body. Fascia has tensile strength of around 2,000lbs per square inch and has the ability to stretch and move without restriction when healthy and hydrated. When physical or emotional trauma, scarring, or inflammation happens, the fascia loses its pliability and squeezes its surrounding structures inhibiting movement and circulation. Fascial adhesions can exert excessive pressure leading to pain, malnourishment, and restriction of movement. Fascia is composed of mostly collagen and lubricating ground substance. With trauma, water is pushed out (dehydrating) and rendering it to become hard and gel-like (ex. honey). Fibers shorten, thicken, and stick together. This puts pressure on adjacent structures; and when this happens, more collagen fibers are produced to help disperse the strain, leading to more density of hard fascia (i.e. scar tissue). When structures are glued together, they do not articulate and function correctly leading to compensatory patterns.
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What are the benefits of bodywork?Increases range of motion and flexibility Improves recovery time Reduces pain and risk of injury Improves posture and body awareness Improves muscle function Increases joint space and circulation Increases muscular balance and symmetry of the body Increases endorphins that act as natural pain suppressants
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How important is maintaining our fascia?We lose 10% of our flexibility for every 10 years that we age unless we actively maintain it. Many factors impact flexibility: Age, dehydration, status of connective tissue, genes, hormones, muscle tension, inflammation, pain, fear, medication, body mass, lack of coordination/strength in active movement, etc. The "use it or lose it" principle applies to a degree. It's more like if you don't use it, it goes dormant and you lose energy efficiency; however, you have the tools to improve!
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Who benefits from bodywork?•Weekend Warriors •Professional Athletes •High School Athletes •CrossFit Athletes •Anyone with low back pain •Anyone with tight/stiff hips and shoulders •Anyone with environmental or internal distress